Story 2: Shadow Vows

Chapter 4: Secrets & Lies

AURORA

We returned to the city that afternoon. Lucien didn’t waste any time.

The moment we stepped into his top-floor office, three rough-looking men were waiting. They stood respectfully as we entered.

“Boss,” the one with the scar said.

Lucien’s hand stayed on my lower back. “This is my wife, Aurora. Aurora, these are Marco, Viktor, and Salvatore.”

Marco grinned. “So you’re the one who finally got a ring on him. Ballsy.”

I gave a dry laugh. “More like I was given no choice.”

Lucien’s voice cut through. “Enough. Update me on The Raven.”

They talked business for twenty minutes — territories, missing money, threats. I listened quietly, realizing how deep and bloody Lucien’s world really was.

When the men finally left, Lucien locked the door and turned to me with dark hunger in his eyes.

“You’ve been clenching your thighs the whole meeting,” he said, stalking toward me.

“Observant,” I shot back, backing up until I hit his desk.

He lifted me onto it and dropped to his knees in one smooth motion. He pushed my dress up and yanked my panties to the side.

The first slow lick made my breath hitch.

“Ohh… fuck,” I breathed, my voice already shaky.

He licked me again, deeper, then sucked my clit into his mouth.

“Shit— Lucien…” The moan slipped out raw and low. My fingers tangled in his hair as my hips twitched.

He slid two fingers inside me and curled them. My head fell back.

“Ah—! Right there… oh god…” My voice cracked into a desperate whine as he worked that spot perfectly.

He sucked harder, fingers pumping faster. My thighs started trembling.

“Haa— haa— Lucien, I’m— fuck, I’m—” My words broke into a long, throaty moan as the orgasm hit me hard. “Mmmph—! Ohh… ohh fuck…”

I shook against his mouth, trying to catch my breath.

Lucien stood up, freed his cock, and thrust into me in one deep stroke.

“Fuuuck…” I gasped, nails digging into his shoulders. The stretch made me whimper.

He started fucking me hard on the desk, the wood creaking under us.

“God… you’re so deep,” I moaned, voice hoarse. “Lucien… ahh—!”

He gripped my hips and pounded into me. My moans turned messy and broken.

“Hah—! Fuck— yes— just like that…” I cried out as another wave built fast.

“You’re clenching so tight,” he growled.

I came again with a sharp, stuttering moan. “Ahh—! Lucien— I can’t— nngh—!”

He followed right after, burying himself deep with a low groan.

We were both panting when he kissed my forehead. “You sound so fucking good when you come undone for me.”

“Stop talking,” I muttered, still catching my breath.

That same night in the back of his armored car, Lucien pulled me onto his lap again.

“Already?” I asked, half laughing, half breathless.

“I’ve been thinking about you riding me since the office,” he admitted, sliding his hand between my legs.

He pushed inside me slowly. I sank down with a long, shaky sound.

“Ohh… fuck, you feel huge like this,” I moaned, my voice thick.

I started moving, rolling my hips. The car rocked slightly with our rhythm.

“Shit— Lucien…” My moans grew louder, more desperate. “Haa— haa— right there… don’t stop…”

He gripped my ass, thrusting up to meet me. “You’re dripping down my cock, wife.”

I buried my face in his neck, moaning against his skin. “Mmm—! Fuck— I’m getting close again…”

My voice cracked into broken whimpers and gasps as I came hard, trembling in his arms. Lucien groaned and came with me, holding me tight.

Afterward, as I rested against his chest, he spoke quietly.

“My father was killed in front of me when I was sixteen. I took everything from the man who did it. I’ve trusted almost no one since… but you’re different.”

I looked up at him. “That’s the most you’ve ever told me about yourself.”

“Don’t make me regret opening up,” he said, but his fingers were gentle as they stroked my hair.

Two nights later, the danger became very real.

We were leaving a private dinner when a man stepped out of the shadows, gun pointed at me.

“Aurora Voss. The Raven says if your husband doesn’t back off, we’ll take you first.”

Lucien moved like lightning. He shoved me behind him, shielding my body with his.

“You just made the worst mistake of your life,” Lucien said, voice ice cold. “Threaten my wife again and I’ll make sure your entire family watches you die slowly.”

The man was quickly handled by Lucien’s guards. Lucien immediately turned to me, cupping my face.

“Are you hurt?” he asked, eyes scanning me frantically. “Talk to me, Aurora.”

“I’m okay,” I whispered, still shaking. “You protected me.”

He pulled me into his arms right there on the street, holding me so tightly I could barely breathe. “No one touches you. Ever. You’re mine to protect.”

Later that night on the balcony, Lucien stood behind me, arms wrapped around my waist.

“I want you deeper in my life,” he said against my ear. “Not just as my contract wife. I want you by my side. In everything.”

I turned in his arms. “You’re really asking me to choose this dangerous world?”

“I’m asking you to choose me,” he replied. “All of me.”

I didn’t answer with words. I just kissed him, deep and hungry.

I was terrified.

But I was also starting to want exactly what he was offering.

To be continued…